The Mushroom War

Our literary classic Justinas Marcinkevičius never hid the fact that his most popular work is the children’s verse poem “The Mushroom War.” Because of its playful, musical form and content that explores themes on several levels, the poem is often staged in theatres. So reliable sources warn: dear audience, get ready to defend yourselves—the mushrooms are preparing to march! According to director A. Mikutis, who is devising the mushroom army’s strategy, the “hat-wearing rebels” will use a range of tactics on the battlefield of the upcoming clash—the Main Hall: they will stomp and dance, sing rousing arias, hide beneath enormous hats, attack with jokes and cheerful verses, and even tumble head over heels...